Executive Chef
Position Title: Executive Chef
Pay G15
Reports To:
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !
Job Summary
Bring your culinary leadership to a dynamic, multi-unit environment where creativity meets precision. Restaurant Associates is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee commissary production and café operations. From high-volume prep to curated on-site service, you’ll lead with excellence, flavor, and a passion for quality.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all culinary operations across our commissary and cafés
- Inspire, train, and manage a dedicated culinary team
- Design and implement seasonal, trend-forward menus
- Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relations
- Ensure adherence to all safety and sanitation standards
- Launch new culinary initiatives in partnership with our corporate marketing and innovation teams
What You Bring:
- Culinary degree preferred; strong culinary credentials required
- 3–5 years of culinary leadership in high-volume production and/or catering
- Proven ability to manage costs and streamline operations
- A hands-on, team-first approach and a passion for hospitality
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1451398
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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